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Gas Malaysia: 3Q17: Strong Underlying Gas Volume Drives Earnings

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Publish date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017, 12:35 PM
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The group reported strong 3Q17 core net profit growth of 13% qoq and 11% yoy to RM47.3m. This includes RM11m asset contribution from a customer for piping to customer’s premises (last mile capex). 9M17 core net profit of RM127.7m (+7% yoy) is in line with expectations. The group recorded commendable natural gas volume growth of 10% yoy in 9M17 against a backdrop of healthy economic activity. Maintain HOLD. Target price: RM2.90. Entry price: RM2.50.

Source: UOB Kay Hian Research - 10 Nov 2017

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